Ford Focus 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 11 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 66 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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